Daniyal Bustan; Seyed Kamal Hosseini Sani; Naser Pariz
Volume 8, Issue 2 , July 2015, , Pages 11-17
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In this paper, a continuous globally stable tracking control algorithm is proposed for spacecraft in the presence of unknown actuator failure. The design method is based on nonlinear dynamic inversion and  in contrast to traditional fault-tolerant control methods, the proposed ...
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In this paper, a continuous globally stable tracking control algorithm is proposed for spacecraft in the presence of unknown actuator failure. The design method is based on nonlinear dynamic inversion and  in contrast to traditional fault-tolerant control methods, the proposed controller does not require knowledge of the actuator faults and is implemented without explicit fault detection and isolation processes. The stability proof is based on a Lyapunov analysis and the properties of the singularity free quaternion representation of spacecraft dynamics. Results of numerical simulations state that the proposed controller is successful in achieving high attitude performance in the presence of external disturbances and actuator failures.
Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Mosvi; Mehdi Mortazavi
Volume 9, Issue 2 , September 2016, , Pages 11-24
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In order to be sure from true function of satellite’s Attitude determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) and its parts, some tests are needed to be done in part or subsystem level. One of the useful tools for doing these tests is Helmholtz Coil. This tool is usable in functional tests and calibration ...
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In order to be sure from true function of satellite’s Attitude determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) and its parts, some tests are needed to be done in part or subsystem level. One of the useful tools for doing these tests is Helmholtz Coil. This tool is usable in functional tests and calibration of satellite’s magnetic sensors and actuators, in Hardware In the Loop (HIL) tests of ADCS subsystem, and also in related tests to residual magnetic of satellite’s part. In this paper, we study mathematical equations of Helmholtz coil, propose design procedure and requirements, also introduce set of functional and identification tests for evaluating the constructed Helmholtz Coil. By obtaining results and finding the mathematical model of Helmholtz Coil, preparations for designing closed loop control system to eliminate environmental magnetic disturbances and create desired magnetic field by Helmholtz coil are provided.
Mohmmad Goharkhah; Mostafa Esmaeili; Mehdi Ashjaee
Volume 11, Issue 2 , September 2018, , Pages 11-19
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In this paper, the effect of an external non-uniform magnetic field on forced convective heat transfer of magnetite nanofluid (ferrofluid) in a heated channel is studied numerically. The main goal is to emphasize the importance of magnetic field location and investigate the possibility of heat transfer ...
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In this paper, the effect of an external non-uniform magnetic field on forced convective heat transfer of magnetite nanofluid (ferrofluid) in a heated channel is studied numerically. The main goal is to emphasize the importance of magnetic field location and investigate the possibility of heat transfer enhancement by finding the optimum location of magnetic field source.It is observed that the magnetic field results in creation of recirculation zones which affect the thermal boundary layer thickness and Nusselt number. Results show that the effect of magnetic field location on the heat transfer is completely dependent on the thermal boundary condition. It is also shown that the flow and temperature fields can be manipulated by application of multiple magnetic field sources. Using genetic algorithm (GA), an optimum arrangement for locations of eight magnetic field sources is obtainedresulting in a27% heat transfer enhancement compared to the case of no magnetic field.
M. Navabi; A. Davodi
Volume 11, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 11-22
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Sloshing phenomenon in spacecraft fuel tank during orbital maneuver, causes adverse effects on spacecraft attitude. Therefore, before orbital maneuvers, modeling fuel sloshing and determining appropriate method for controlling it has to be carried out. The aim of this paper is to model slosh dynamics ...
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Sloshing phenomenon in spacecraft fuel tank during orbital maneuver, causes adverse effects on spacecraft attitude. Therefore, before orbital maneuvers, modeling fuel sloshing and determining appropriate method for controlling it has to be carried out. The aim of this paper is to model slosh dynamics by using double pendulum model in two-dimensional space. Spacecraft maneuver and pendulums motion are considered in 2D-coordinate, so coupled spacecraft and pendulums dynamic system are 5 degrees of freedom systems. Here, linear control methods (PD and LQR), and also nonlinear control methods (Lyapunov and fuzzy) are determined to stabilize dynamic parameters of the introduced system. Simulation results show that designed controllers have good performance to achieve stabilization of the parameters.
Hadiseh Karimaei
Volume 12, Issue 2 , September 2019, , Pages 11-21
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the effect of the internal geometry of the injector of a low-thrust monopropellant thruster on the characteristics of the outlet liquid sheet, such as the liquid sheet thickness, the spray cone angle, the average output velocity, and its mass flow rate, have been studied. For this purpose, simulation ...
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the effect of the internal geometry of the injector of a low-thrust monopropellant thruster on the characteristics of the outlet liquid sheet, such as the liquid sheet thickness, the spray cone angle, the average output velocity, and its mass flow rate, have been studied. For this purpose, simulation of the internal flow based on the computational fluid dynamics was performed to predict the output flow characteristics, then parametric studies were conducted to investigate the effect of geometry. In order to extract a predictive model for the preliminary design of the injector, a neural fuzzy network model was used. Using this model, the results of parametric analyzes were used to obtain a geometric specification without geometric modeling and computational fluid dynamics analysis or the use of initial design methods. The purpose of the implementation of the neural network model is to obtain an estimate of the internal geometry of the injector by entering the desired macroscopic characteristics of the output flow.
investigating space radiation
Hamideh Daneshvar; Azam Eidi; Leila Mohamadi; Reza Omidi; Pedram Hajipour
Volume 14, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 11-23
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Space radiation can affect the performance and reliability of components in space systems. This paper focuses on the investigation of three types of radiation damage including ionizing dose, displacement damage, and single event damage using OMERE software. Considering the outputs of this software, how ...
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Space radiation can affect the performance and reliability of components in space systems. This paper focuses on the investigation of three types of radiation damage including ionizing dose, displacement damage, and single event damage using OMERE software. Considering the outputs of this software, how to use and use a variety of electronic components with different commercial, military and space grades in LEO and GEO satellites is discussed. These components have the least risk of displacement damage. Mass budget constraints should also be considered when using commercial components in the GEO circuit. The maximum thickness for the safety of components in LEO and GEO circuits is 2.6 mm and 9.5 mm respectively. Given the inability of SEE damage to increase in thickness, the best solution to this damage is to use radiation-resistant solutions, especially software issues.
Space subsystems design: (navigation, control, structure and…)
Mohsen Ebrahimi; Amir Farhad Ehyaei
Volume 15, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 11-22
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In this paper, in addition to investigation and analyzing the dynamic model of a maneuver target, a new method based on the Interaction Multiple Model (IMM) method is presented to solve the tracking problem in presence of measurement noise. In this procedure, two models are used along with an extended ...
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In this paper, in addition to investigation and analyzing the dynamic model of a maneuver target, a new method based on the Interaction Multiple Model (IMM) method is presented to solve the tracking problem in presence of measurement noise. In this procedure, two models are used along with an extended Kalman filter for each model, for estimation of the states related to stochastic target model. To this end, a specific weight is calculated adaptively for each model and the final estimation of the target is obtained from the weighted sum of the modes related to each model. In this paper, second order Markov models are used to better describe the system behavior which leads to a decrease in the number of required motion models. This means that the previous two models are used to decide on the next model, and a much better algorithm is provided than the first-order IMM algorithm.
Space subsystems design: (navigation, control, structure and…)
Hamed Ramezani Najafi; S.M.Hossein Karimian; Mohammad Reza Pakmanesh
Volume 16, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 11-21
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One of the passive components of the satellite Thermal control subsystem is multilayer insulation. In order to prevent air from being trapped between the multilayer insulation layers, which causes the thin layers to inflate and disintegrate during satellite launches, holes are made in the layers. These ...
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One of the passive components of the satellite Thermal control subsystem is multilayer insulation. In order to prevent air from being trapped between the multilayer insulation layers, which causes the thin layers to inflate and disintegrate during satellite launches, holes are made in the layers. These holes in different layers may not be aligned due to heat transfer problems as well as manufacturing constraints. For maximum thermal efficiency of thermal insulation, gas outlets must be designed to have the least resistance to exhaust gas flow, because the air trapped between the layers will greatly reduce the insulation efficiency by leaving a convective heat transfer path between them. In this article, different perforation matrix that have been used in articles are reviewed. By analyzing the computational fluid dynamics of gas outflow from these insulators, the effect of various parameters has been studied.
Space subsystems design: (navigation, control, structure and…)
Amir Labibian
Volume 17, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 11-20
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IIn high resolution remote sensing satellites, meeting stability and pointing requirements are very crucial in mission’s success. In this regard, usually, very accurate gyroscopes are utilized as one of the main attitude sensors. In order to avoid decreasing attitude estimation accuracies, gyroscopes ...
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IIn high resolution remote sensing satellites, meeting stability and pointing requirements are very crucial in mission’s success. In this regard, usually, very accurate gyroscopes are utilized as one of the main attitude sensors. In order to avoid decreasing attitude estimation accuracies, gyroscopes data should be calibrated in appropriate time intervals. In this research an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) based approach is investigated for gyro calibration. Therefore, at first, a model which contains main gyro parameters, namely, biases, scale factors and misalignments is proposed. Then, an EKF based algorithm for gyro parameters estimation is presented. Next, a Multiplicative Quaternion Extended Kalman Filter (MQEKF) which uses star sensor data as measurement is applied for attitude estimation. Finally, in order to evaluate the performance of the proposed gyro calibration method in attitude control loop, a quaternion feedback controller is implemented. The simulation results show that satellite’s stability and pointing are maintained with accuracies better than 0.005 deg/second and 0.15 deg which demonstrate the proposed method will be beneficial for missions with tight control requirements.
A. R. Aghalari; A. Kalhor; S. M. Dehghan; A. Abedian
Volume 2, Issue 1 , April 2009, , Pages 13-23
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In this paper, a designing procedure of Single Gimbal Control Moment Gyro (SGCMG) for performing an agile slew maneuver in a microsatellite is described, then a prototype is fabricated and finally the test results are presented. The design of actuator mechanism is based on simplicity, direction of produced ...
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In this paper, a designing procedure of Single Gimbal Control Moment Gyro (SGCMG) for performing an agile slew maneuver in a microsatellite is described, then a prototype is fabricated and finally the test results are presented. The design of actuator mechanism is based on simplicity, direction of produced torque, minimum volume and weight. A DC electrical and a stepper motor with accuracy of 0.024 degree are used for controlling the angular velocity of flywheel and the gimbal slew rate, respectively. The motors controller and driver units are designed and implemented, so that the maximum accuracy, minimum errors and best response time could be accessible. The flywheel design is based on the required angular momentum which should be stored. The gimbal consists of two in-line beams which are attached to bearing in one side and momentum wheel system in the other side. A specific approach was considered to avoid any deformation in beams in consequence of mounting the momentum wheel system.
R. Zardashti; A. A. Nikkhah
Volume 2, Issue 3 , December 2009, , Pages 13-17
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In this paper, Design of flight trajectory in unpowered phase namely “Coast Phase” which is important in energy reduction in transition orbit of spacecrafts and launch vehicles is considered. To this aim, the velocity impulse at both sides of the transition phase (between initial and final ...
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In this paper, Design of flight trajectory in unpowered phase namely “Coast Phase” which is important in energy reduction in transition orbit of spacecrafts and launch vehicles is considered. To this aim, the velocity impulse at both sides of the transition phase (between initial and final orbits) is described as a parametric function of the geometry of the path. Then the optimal coasting trajectory is proposed using simple minimization techniques like Fibonacci Search Method and a Velocity-Required Based Steering technique simultaneously. A numerical study is performed using a three stage launch vehicle with a coast phase between second and third stages to show that the proposed technique is capable to produce optimum transition trajectory and since it is accompanied by guidance technique could be used as an online technique.
M. M. Shokrieh; M. Fakoor; Z. Daneshjoo
Volume 6, Issue 4 , January 2014, , Pages 13-22
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Solar panels are used in satellites to absorb solar energy and supply the power needed for space missions. Mission definition and satellite lifetime is restricted by the way and the amount of energy that can be supplied for satellite subsystems. Therefore, the design of satellite solar panels as a unique ...
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Solar panels are used in satellites to absorb solar energy and supply the power needed for space missions. Mission definition and satellite lifetime is restricted by the way and the amount of energy that can be supplied for satellite subsystems. Therefore, the design of satellite solar panels as a unique source for power supply in satellites is very sensitive and important. In this paper, an efficient design for solar panels of a GEO communication satellite is proposed considering the maximum strength to weight ratio and minimum deflection. For this purpose different space structures including Iso Grid structures, honeycomb and composite plates are studied. Several structural analyses are performed on the models in order to assurance from the strength and durability of the model in space working environments. The design according to composite-honeycomb is introduced as the best model for solar panel structure. The proper configuration of layers is also presented by developing a code based on an optimization algorithm.
F. Farhani; A. Anvari
Volume 7, Issue 1 , April 2014, , Pages 13-24
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Satellite thermal control ensures safe operating temperature ranges for satellite components throughout the mission life. Effects of altitude, spin, and position of satellite radiator(s) on the thermal control of a small Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite have been studied. Results show that change in satellite ...
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Satellite thermal control ensures safe operating temperature ranges for satellite components throughout the mission life. Effects of altitude, spin, and position of satellite radiator(s) on the thermal control of a small Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite have been studied. Results show that change in satellite altitude, in the range considered here, does not produce critical thermal conditions. However, satellite spin rate has a marked influence on the satellite temperatures. Also, comparison of results for the satellite configurations considered in this study suggests that a radiator at top provides better thermal design conditions. Results also indicate the adequacy of the discussed considerations for use in the design of satellites of similar configurations, missions and orbital parameters.
Alireza Aghalari; Javad Tayebi
Volume 9, Issue 1 , May 2016, , Pages 13-23
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Recently, many researchers are examining the possibility of the small satellites or micro satellites, because small satellites are easier and faster to develop and thereby, provide increased launch opportunities. In this paper designing and experimental testing of three axis agility satellite simulator ...
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Recently, many researchers are examining the possibility of the small satellites or micro satellites, because small satellites are easier and faster to develop and thereby, provide increased launch opportunities. In this paper designing and experimental testing of three axis agility satellite simulator - equipped with pyramid configuration of SGCMG- with implementation of PID and feedback quaternion strategies are presented. These control strategies in the two different control gains and two different type of maneuvering about single and three axis are presented. First actuators and simulator of satellite have introduced and control strategies are simulated in Matlab/Simulink software. Then control strategies have implemented in the simulator’s computer and attitude control testing is executed. Finally the experimental data are compared with simulation results. In order to avoiding of singularity condition, SR method is used in steering law of single control moment gyros system. Results shown that agility maneuver of simulator realized and numerical results are almost according to experimental tests.
MohammadAli Amiri Atashgah; Hamid Gazerpour; seyed Amirreza Roghangir
Volume 9, Issue 3 , December 2016, , Pages 13-26
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This paper is dedicated to determining the orbit of a satellite by using Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), in which, a GNSS is used as the observation sensor. During this goal, firstly we have simulated the satellite orbit; considering oblations effect. Secondly, exploiting a nonlinear model of orbit dynamics, ...
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This paper is dedicated to determining the orbit of a satellite by using Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), in which, a GNSS is used as the observation sensor. During this goal, firstly we have simulated the satellite orbit; considering oblations effect. Secondly, exploiting a nonlinear model of orbit dynamics, preliminary orbit determination is prepared via UKF algorithm. The range between the satellites and space vehicle as the parameter of observation in the filter is obtained. Afterwards, the estimated preliminary output data is corrected and more precise position of the GNSS satellite is determined based on predicted observations errors. Consequently, the outcomes of the research exhibits the acceptable satellite orbit determination error range.
Mojtaba Alavi pour; Amir Ali Nikkhah; Jafar Roshanian
Volume 9, Issue 4 , April 2017, , Pages 13-25
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In this research, the problem of optimal trajectory design of an upper stage is considered for satellite injection into Geostationary orbit in 3-Dimensional space. The optimal multi-burn trajectory is obtained based on Euler-Lagrange theory with minimum fuel consumption criteria. Instead of using switch ...
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In this research, the problem of optimal trajectory design of an upper stage is considered for satellite injection into Geostationary orbit in 3-Dimensional space. The optimal multi-burn trajectory is obtained based on Euler-Lagrange theory with minimum fuel consumption criteria. Instead of using switch function for obtaining the switching times, which complicates the numerical solution of the optimal control problem, the presented algorithm uses a simple and optimal process to find the burn and coast times. To solve the tow point boundary value problem, an improved indirect shooting method with high performance is used which in addition to having higher precision, converges very fast to the desired condition.
S.Hamid Jalali-Naini
Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2018, , Pages 13-29
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In this study, the preferred regions of Pulse-Width Pulse-Frequency Modulator (PWPFM) are obtained analytically for the static analysis. For this purpose, a comprehensive parametric study is carried out based on the two performance indices of fuel consumption and the number of thruster firings. The preferred ...
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In this study, the preferred regions of Pulse-Width Pulse-Frequency Modulator (PWPFM) are obtained analytically for the static analysis. For this purpose, a comprehensive parametric study is carried out based on the two performance indices of fuel consumption and the number of thruster firings. The preferred regions are presented by normalized relations and curves. Moreover, the exact analytical solutions of the two performance indices are obtained for a class of modulators with the assumption of constant inputs. The advantages of the present study are non dimensional analysis and obtaining the preferred regions in terms of each others, resulting in more accurate regions as opposed to inequality relations using constant values for a specified input signal. In addition, in the case of specified minimum pulse width (having the update frequency and thruster time constant), determining the preferred regions becomes more limited. In this regard, useful relations and curves based on the maximum possible value for the number of the thruster firings are derived and presented.
Hadiseh Karimaei; Mohammad Reza Salimi; Hassan Naseh; Ehsan Jokari
Volume 12, Issue 1 , April 2019, , Pages 13-22
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In this paper, design and physical configuration of various components of a 10N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster focusing on design calculations and optimization of catalytic combustion chamber. According to this design, a prototype of the thruster will be manufactured. The mentioned thruster has been ...
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In this paper, design and physical configuration of various components of a 10N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster focusing on design calculations and optimization of catalytic combustion chamber. According to this design, a prototype of the thruster will be manufactured. The mentioned thruster has been designed as a three-piece modular thruster, including an injection system, catalytic combustion chamber and nozzle. Based on analyzes done for each module, the propulsion characteristics of monopropellant thruster system have been identified and used for the next module as necessary inputs. The combustion chamber dimensions are selected based on criterion of maximum decomposition of 40% ammonia and Mach number of 0.02. Also, the third module is the nozzle, designed as a simple cone. The exterior body design of these three modules and their connections to each other, based on considerations of sizing and weight limitation, as well as being dual purpose for use in the cold and hot tests, has been performed.
Space systems design (spacecraft, satellites, space stations and their equipment)
mohammad razmjooei; mohammad shahbazi; Fathollah Ommi
Volume 13, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 13-35
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In this paper, the heat transfer and ablation thermal insulators in solid rocket motor are investigated. Therefore, by collecting and solving the thermal ablation equations, a computer program, using MATLAB software, is developed which can predict the thermal response of insulators in different operating ...
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In this paper, the heat transfer and ablation thermal insulators in solid rocket motor are investigated. Therefore, by collecting and solving the thermal ablation equations, a computer program, using MATLAB software, is developed which can predict the thermal response of insulators in different operating conditions and compare the performance of these insulators. The heat and mass transfer equations are considered in two dimensions in a solid body. We used the equations, finite volume method with implicit formulation for time dependency to solve equations. The reaction equation which written in the form of Arrhenius, is solved using Runge-Kutta method, and the density and the flux of the gas produced at each step are obtained. Also we represent a model for the rate of recession.
Nima Karimi; محمد علی فارسی
Volume 13, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 13-23
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In the present paper, the process of designing launch abort system is presented for manned spacecraft in sub-orbital mission. For this purpose, by studying the other manned spacecraft launch abort system, a number of dimensionless parameters have been generated for the launch abort system and spacecraft. ...
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In the present paper, the process of designing launch abort system is presented for manned spacecraft in sub-orbital mission. For this purpose, by studying the other manned spacecraft launch abort system, a number of dimensionless parameters have been generated for the launch abort system and spacecraft. using these parameters, the mass, geometric-dimensional characteristics, the launch escape motor thrust and acceleration of the LAS have been estimated. Also The numerical aerodynamic analysis has been used to form the external configuration, and the results of the analysis, along with other effective parameters, have created a design framework. AHP analysis has been used to select the optimal configuration and in order to validation, an analytical model based on the momentum equation used to design the launch escape motor. Comparison of the results of this model and the statistical design has shown that the data produced is correct.
M. A. Farsi; N. Ariaii-Far; R. Kalantari-Nezhad; M. Bahrami
Volume 3, Issue 1 , July 2010, , Pages 15-23
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Separation system is one of the main sub-systems in every space device and missile. This system is used to separate active and inactive sections in a missile. The separation process should be done accurately. A separation system explained in this paper was designed and produced based on mission, rocket ...
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Separation system is one of the main sub-systems in every space device and missile. This system is used to separate active and inactive sections in a missile. The separation process should be done accurately. A separation system explained in this paper was designed and produced based on mission, rocket configuration and manufacturability. This system uses explosive bolts and spring mechanism. This separates accurately payload from motor in a sounding rocket. Aerodynamic forces were used to determine structure strength. This structure designed based on at least weight and drag force. Several tests were done to evaluate this system performance. The tests results confirm this
system capability.
F. Nobakht-Orsi; M. A. Sharifi; A. R. Safari
Volume 4, Issue 1 , July 2011, , Pages 15-22
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In this paper, Hilbert Huang transform (HHT) for time series analysis of the status of permanent GPS stations can be provided. Hilbert Huang transform and its, related spectrun is a new method for the analysis of nonlinear processes.This method represents not only a precision analysis in the time-frequency ...
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In this paper, Hilbert Huang transform (HHT) for time series analysis of the status of permanent GPS stations can be provided. Hilbert Huang transform and its, related spectrun is a new method for the analysis of nonlinear processes.This method represents not only a precision analysis in the time-frequency space, but also it declares the physics of the dynamic processes. This method has two speps. At the first step, the data is disintegrated into IMF elements by EMD method. At the second step Hilbert transform is applied for IMF elements and distribution of the time-frequency –Hilbert energy spectrum is then determined. In this spectrum, Location, frequency and energy defined by time events for the Hillbert transform will be reserved. So instantaneous frequency will have a major role in this method.
H. Ghasemmi; A. Barkhordar
Volume 5, Issue 1 , April 2012, , Pages 15-28
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Instantaneous grain geometry is one of the most affecting parameters on the performance of the solid rocket motors (SRMs). This paper presents the simulation of geometrically complicated solid propellant grain burnback using the level set method. The initial form of the grain is assumed in this method. ...
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Instantaneous grain geometry is one of the most affecting parameters on the performance of the solid rocket motors (SRMs). This paper presents the simulation of geometrically complicated solid propellant grain burnback using the level set method. The initial form of the grain is assumed in this method. Propagation of the grain boundaries in a velocity field is described using the Hamilton-Jacobi type equation. The solution of this equation in successive time steps gives the new burning boundaries of the grain. For this purpose, the initial geometry of grain is modeled in any CAD software. Then, the initial burning surfaces of grain are implicitly defined by the sign distance function and are used as the initial conditions of the level set equation. The geometrical characteristics of grain, such as burning surface area, port area, burning perimeter, and port volume are determined by Heaviside and Delta Dirac functions. The result of simulation is validated by an analytically predictable case, which shows excellent agreement. Burnback analysis is done for some practical grains including two cases that the test data were available. Using an unsteady zero dimension interior ballistic analysis, the resulting motor pressure curves are compared with the experimental data showing good agreement. The capability of the approach to handle the analyzing of problems, including non uniform burning velocity and arbitrary burnout configurations of grain are shown in examples.
Jafar Roshanian; Shabnam Yazdani; S. Mehdi Hasani; Masoud Ebrahimi Kachouie
Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 15-23
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Star trackers are one of the most accurate attitude determination devices of a spacecraft. Star trackers are able to determine the spacecraft attitude with the use of recognizing the stars within their field of view. One of the major subsystems of star tracker software is the star pattern recognition ...
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Star trackers are one of the most accurate attitude determination devices of a spacecraft. Star trackers are able to determine the spacecraft attitude with the use of recognizing the stars within their field of view. One of the major subsystems of star tracker software is the star pattern recognition algorithm. In this research a novel star pattern recognition algorithm called Non-Dimensional is considered. This algorithm can recognize the stars within its field of view without using the information of camera calibration. In order to fulfill this goal, the algorithm requires a database which contains the star inertial information. Afterwards a fast search method is used to compare the combinations on the image with database. Eventually there has been a tradeoff between database volume and the update frequency for a better performance.
A. R. Alemi Naeeni; J. Roshanian
Volume 6, Issue 3 , October 2013, , Pages 15-26
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This paper presents an explicit guidance method which could be used in the problems of orbit correction for sub-orbital modules. This method is based on solving the Lambert problem. Two efficient methods of solving the Lambert problem are introduced and compared. Using of the selected method a guidance ...
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This paper presents an explicit guidance method which could be used in the problems of orbit correction for sub-orbital modules. This method is based on solving the Lambert problem. Two efficient methods of solving the Lambert problem are introduced and compared. Using of the selected method a guidance scenario is developed which is capable of solving the problem under investigation. All of the methods of solving the Lambert problem, are based on spherical gravitational field and aerodynamic forces are not considered by them. In order to consider those important factors, a method is presented which increases the accuracy of guidance block computations. Finally using of developed method, two sample problems are investigated. Applying the developed method, a guidance block is prepared which performs the required maneuvers in a mission. Monte Carlo simulation confirms the ability of developed method in different conditions.
